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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.22, 1,327.92 and 569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.22, 1,327.92 and 569.22 is: 785.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.22 : 1,327.92 = 569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.22/1,327.92 = 569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.22x = 1,327.92 × 569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.22x = 755,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,878.62/962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.56

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